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2 arrested on drug charges Sunday morning in Montgomery County

News

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

A traffic stop Sunday morning in Montgomery County resulted in two people being arrested on drug and other charges. The Sheriff’s Office says at around 9:30-a.m., deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection of 200th Street and P Avenue. The driver, 26-year old Jacob Tanner Franson, of Villisca, was charged with OWI/1st offense -Drug related, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Reckless Driving. Franson was also cited for Failure to Yield half the roadway, Failure to Maintain Control, and No Insurance-Accident related.

His passenger, 19-year old Abigail Jusdean Cook, of Red Oak, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Both subjects were transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on $1,000 bond, each.

Sunday afternoon accident in Red Oak

News

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

No injuries were reported following an accident Sunday afternoon, in Red Oak. According to the police report, the accident happened at around 12:15-p.m. at the intersection of North 8th Street and East Washington Avenue. Officials say a vehicle driven by 46-year old Raymond Dale Choate, of Parnell, was traveling south on N. 8th Street and stopped at the controlled intersection with E. Washington. When Choate continued into the intersection, his 2009 Dodge Journey struck a westbound 1995 Ford Escort, being driven by 80-year old Marilyn Sue Westover, of Red Oak.

After the impact, the Escort spun around and hit a legally parked 2005 Dodge Caravan. Choate was given a warning for Failure to Obey a Stop Sign. Damage from the crash amounted to $8,500.

Officers with the Red Oak P-D were assisted at the scene by Red Oak Fire and Rescue personnel, and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies.

MARILYN CONRAD, 85, of Atlantic (Svcs. 9/10/14)

Obituaries

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MARILYN CONRAD, 85, of Atlantic, died Sat., Sept. 6th. Funeral services for MARILYN CONRAD will be held 10-a.m Wed., Sept. 10th, at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic.

A signing of a guest book and viewing will be held from 8-am to 5:30-p.m. Mon. (9/8) & Tues. (9/9), at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date.

Burial will be in the Weirich Cemetery southeast of Lyman.

MARILYN CONRAD is survived by:

Her husband – Gyle, of Atlantic.

Her daughter – Pam (Patrick) Hall, of Griswold.

Her son – Dan McCormich, of Milwaukee, WI.

Her step-children: Linda (Steve) Herington, of Waverly; LuAnn (Mike) Reynolds, of Villisca; Chris (lynda) Conrad, of Atlantic, & Lori Roske, of Hampton.

4 grandchildren, 16 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren & 11 step great-grandchildren.

Locker leads Titans to 26-10 win over Chiefs

Sports

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jake Locker threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns, Alex Smith was intercepted three times and the Tennessee Titans rolled to a 26-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Locker picked apart a Chiefs defense that lost linebacker Derrick Johnson and defensive tackle Mike DeVito to Achilles injuries. Locker was 22 of 33 and found eight different players, including former Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster.

Kendall Wright and Delanie Walker had TD catches for the Titans, and Ryan Succop was perfect on four field-goal attempts against the team that released him last weekend. Smith was 19 of 35 for 202 yards and a touchdown for a Chiefs offense missing suspended wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and right tackle Donald Stephenson.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Johnson was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury late in the first half of the Kansas City Chiefs’ game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Johnson, who is nearing Gary Spani’s franchise record for career tackles, fell in a heap in the middle of the field without anybody touching him. The nature of the injury was unclear, but it appeared that trainers were examining his Achilles tendon. The Chiefs have already lost fellow linebacker Joe Mays to a broken wrist.

Earlier in the game, Chiefs right tackle Jeff Allen appeared to hurt his right arm. He was already replacing the suspended Donald Stephenson. Allen was replaced in the lineup by Ryan Harris. Titans linebacker Zach Brown left with a shoulder injury.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were missing three starters for their season opener against the Tennessee Titans after cornerback Marcus Cooper was declared inactive for Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium. Cooper missed practice time this week with an ankle injury. Ron Parker took his place. The Chiefs were already missing wide receiver Dwayne Bowe and right tackle Donald Stephenson. Bowe is suspended for the opener following an arrest last November, and Stephenson will be out the first four games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

Also inactive for Kansas City were quarterback Aaron Murray, wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas, safety Kurt Coleman, center Eric Kush, offensive tackle Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and defensive end Damion Square. Quarterback Zach Mettenberg was inactive for Tennessee, along with wide receivers T.J. Graham and Kris Durham, defensive linemen Mike Martin and DaQuan Jones, linebacker Akeem Ayers and offensive tackle Byron Stingily.

Landowners want details of proposed pipeline route

Ag/Outdoor, News

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa landowners want to see the details of a proposed oil pipeline that would carry crude oil from North Dakota across the state to Illinois. Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners has said the 1,100-mile pipeline would likely cross 17 Iowa counties as it crosses from the northwest corner of the state to the southeast corner.

Energy Transfer Partners spokeswoman Vicki Granado says public meetings will take place across Iowa in December. Landowner Don Kreber agreed to let the company survey some of his farmland in O’Brien County, but he still hasn’t heard many details yet.

Atlantic School Board to meet Mon. evening

News

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

The Atlantic Community School District’s Board of Education will meet Monday evening in the Media Center, at the High School. The Board will hold its annual meeting beginning at 7:30, during which they will handle various administrative matters, including the nomination and election of a Board President and Vice President for one-year terms, the appointment of a Board Secretary and Treasurer, and setting of the dates, times and place of school board meetings for the 2014-2015 school year.

During their regular session that follows, the Atlantic School Board will act on approving: Open enrollments requests; contracts for General and Special Education instructors…Letters of assignment…amended contracts and/or Letters of Assignment; Volunteer coaching positions, and any resignations.

Action items on their agenda include approval of the FFA trip to the National Convention, and the Spanish Club’s 2016 Costa Rica trip, among other matters.

Adams. Taveras help Cardinals beat Brewers 5-3

Sports

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Matt Adams and Oscar Taveras homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Saturday night to open a four-game lead in the NL Central. Lance Lynn pitched six effective innings as St. Louis won for the seventh time in its last eight games. Trevor Rosenthal got three outs for his 43rd save in 48 chances.

The Brewers have lost 10 of 11. Ryan Braun had an RBI single in the first, and Lyle Overbay doubled home a run in the sixth. Milwaukee right-hander Kyle Lohse (12-9) lasted just four innings. He allowed five runs and four hits with two walks.

Drake squeaks by Truman State, 13-7 in OT

Sports

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A 2-yard touchdown run by Conley Wilkins in overtime gave Drake a 13-7 win over Truman State on Saturday. Wilkins carried the ball on five of six plays during the winning drive, which was highlighted by a 17-yard pass from Andy Rice to Eric Saubert to the Truman State three-yard line. Wilkins had 88 yards rushing and Rice added 151 through the air with a touchdown to lead Drake (1-1) offensively.

Benjamin Tesson missed a 37-yard field goal as time expired that would have given Drake the victory in regulation. An 11-yard touchdown catch by Saubert gave Drake a 7-0 lead in the first. Quarterback Devonte Black answered later in the quarter with 1-yard TD run for Truman State, who were playing their first game of the season.

Black also threw for 148 yards on 17 of 31 passing.

2 arrests in Red Oak Sunday morning

News

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak report two arrests took place early this (Sunday) morning. 26-year old Jason Rolfe Aherns, of Red Oak, was taken into custody at around 1:45-a.m.  at a residence in the 400 block of East Reed Street, on a warrant for Theft in the 4th degree. During his arrest, Aherns was found to allegedly be in possession of marijuana. He was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and held on $1,300 cash bond.

And, at around 3:30-a.m., Police in Red Oak arrested 22-year old Dustin James Danick, of Red Oak, on a charge of Domestic Assault/Serious misdemeanor. Danick was being held in the Montgomery County Jail without bond.

Look for an active weather pattern this coming week…

News, Weather

September 7th, 2014 by Ric Hanson

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Officials with the National Weather Service in Des Moines say the weather will turn very active next week. After a pleasant day today (Sunday), a few storms return on Monday and Monday night. A greater threat for severe weather is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening. Along with that, thunderstorms with heavy rainfall are becoming more likely Tuesday evening and overnight into early Wednesday. Very cool Canadian air arrives Thursday evening and will last through Saturday. Lows will fall into the 30s and 40s at times!